Community Calendar

Plant Sale by Master Gardeners will include native plants, trees, shrubs, vegetables and house plants. The experts who started the seedlings will be available to answer questions.

Get ready to pick out unique finds, pick up some delicious eats, and pick along to live bluegrass tunes at Spring Pickin' Days! Our vendors include crafters, boutique clothing, antiques, and vintage. In addition to our vendors, we offer live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, and family fun zone. There is sure to be something for everyone in your entire family to enjoy.

Wishing Spring’s May 2025 Arts & Crafts Festival
May 2 & 3, 2025, Fri & Sat, 9 am to 5 pm each day
Location: Wishing Spring Gallery, 8862 W McNelly Rd, Bella Vista-Bentonville, Ar 72712
Razorback Greenway Bike Trail Mile Marker #39
Currently seeking vendors – application deadline is April 20, 2025
Go to the website to apply!
https://www.wishingspringgallery.net/festivals

Come join us at the Wishing Spring’s Arts & Crafts Festival. Family fun! Features juried original handcrafted items by talented artisan vendors. Food trucks, music, live art demos, and children’s activities make for a fun family day! Bring your lawn chair to stay awhile!

The Artisan Alliance hosts 2 annual festivals every year, in May and October, in support of art education within the community, and for scholarships that are awarded annually to regional HS students. Venues of Alliance are the Wishing Spring Gallery & The Clay Studio.

This exciting 3 day weekend will include Pottery Demonstrations and Lectures by nationally recognized artists Brad Schwieger and Lorna Meaden on Friday and Saturday, an exhibition and pottery sale of over 50 potters from around the Region, followed by live music and after party on Saturday Night. Vendor booths will include the Clay Bank, and Museum of Native American History. We’ll be having our HANDMADE FLOWERPOT Fundraiser, with a wide selection of affordable handmade planters and locally grown plants. Buy a Planter, get a free Plant for a great Mother’s Day Gift! On Sunday, guests will meet to view concurrent exhibitions!

Since the late 1990s, KAWS has been creating a cast of iconic characters steeped in the American zeitgeist that populate his work. Each with their own distinct personality pulled in part from their creator, these characters have been a constant throughline in the artist’s career. The exhibition takes its title and thematic jumping-off point from the sculpture titled FAMILY (2021), which brings together four of KAWS’ characters posed in the style of a family portrait. As witnessed throughout the show, the relationships between the figures can be complex, familiar, and astonishingly heartfelt entryways into human emotions.

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Join Amy Lyn Edie, a talented portrait artist from Northwest Arkansas, for an immersive six-week drawing course designed for complete beginners. This hands-on class will guide you through the essential techniques of drawing, focusing on three key areas: portrait drawing, perspective drawing, and landscapes. In the first two weeks, you will explore the fundamentals of capturing the human face. The following two weeks will introduce you to the principles of perspective drawing. In the final two weeks, you will connect with nature as you learn to draw landscapes. Whether you are picking up a pencil for the first time or looking to refresh your skills, this course offers a supportive environment to foster creativity and growth. Take a journey into the art of drawing, where you will build a strong foundation and create beautiful works of art. *A detailed list of materials needed will be provided upon registration.

The Southern Italian port city of Naples is home to a rich and complex history stretching back to its foundation by Greek colonists in the 8th century B.C.E. Across the centuries, Naples evolved into a vibrant cultural, political and economic center of the Mediterranean world, first as a part of Magna Gracia, and later, under successive periods of Roman, Byzantine, Norman, Angevin, and Spanish rule, on route to becoming the capital of the independent Bourbon Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1816. In 1861, Naples’s incorporation into the newly unified Italian nation-state as a part of the Risorgimento initiated an era of modernization and adaptation that persists to the present day. In this six-week class, we will examine la storia e tradizioni of bella Napoli—a city famously pieno di contradizione (“full of contradictions”). Aimed at students and travelers alike, the course offers a virtual “grand tour” of Naples through a close examination of a dozen Neapolitan monuments/ historic sites reflective of milestones in the city’s historical development from its origins through today, including: Castel dell’ Ovo, Spaccanapoli, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II , Castel Nuovo, the Duomo, Santa Chiara, i musei Capodimonte e Archeologico Nazionale, Palazzo Reale, Teatro San Carlo, and the Galleria Umberto I among others (including “side visits” to the city’s best pizzerias, food stalls, pastry shops and cafes!)

Join us at Heartland Whole Health Institute Thursday, May 1-Saturday, May 3 for enriching and inspiring programs that integrate art, nature, architecture, and wellness offerings. Explore stunning architecture and The Art of Whole Health exhibition through guided drop-in tours. Create nature-inspired sunprints, and take home a personalized, block-printed meditation journal. Enjoy live outdoor music and rejuvenate with wellness sessions including Tai Chi, sound bowl meditations, and yoga. Don’t miss these unique opportunities to connect with art, wellness, and community!

Free parking is available at the Campus Parking deck adjacent to the Scott Family Amazeum. Bike racks are also available to park and lock bikes.

Thursday, May 1 | 12-6 p.m.
Friday, May 2 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, May 3 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

A recent article on WebMD highlighted that nearly half of adults over 65 report experiencing at least one sleep issue. As we age, our sleep patterns naturally shift, often leading to challenges that can feel disruptive. Many of us long for the restful nights we once enjoyed. Dr. Orie Quinn, a Doctorate in Chiropractic, lead chiropractor at Ozark Holistic Center (OHC) in Fayetteville, and a sleep researcher with over a decade of experience, will delve into this topic in a two-part series. He’ll share insights from his research on how and why our sleep changes with age, along with practical tips for optimizing your sleep to suit your needs. Class will not meet on the week in between the two listed dates